Generator Removal and Installation

Removal Procedure




1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Disconnect the intake air temperature (IAT) sensor electrical connector from the air intake tube.




3. Remove the breather tube clamp and all other clamps to remove the air intake tube.




4. Remove the battery harness connector nut from the generator.




5. Remove the generator shackle bracket bolt and the washer.
6. Remove the serpentine accessory drive belt. For vehicles equipped with power steering and air conditioning, refer to Power Steering Pump.




7. Remove the bolt and the retaining clamp of the harness.




8. For vehicles with the SOHC engine, remove the nuts and the washers which hold the generator lower bracket-to-generator bolts.




9. For vehicles with the DOHC engine, remove the throttle body. Refer to Engine Controls.
10. Remove the fuel rail mounting bolts.

NOTE: Take extreme care not to damage the fuel injector O-rings to prevent fuel leaks when the fuel rail is reseated.

11. Unseat the fuel rails from the cylinder head, and slightly push the fuel rail assembly clear of the cylinder head in the direction of the master cylinder.
12. Remove the nut and the washers which hold the generator lower bracket-to-generator bolt.
13. Carefully remove the generator.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the generator at the generator lower bracket and insert the generator bolts.

2. Install the nuts and the washers on the generator lower bracket-to-generator bolts (SOHC engine is shown).
Tighten
Tighten the generator lower bracket-to-generator nuts to 20 N.m (15 lb.ft).




3. Install the serpentine accessory drive belt on vehicles not equipped with power steering and air conditioning.

4. Secure the generator to the shackle bracket with the bolt (SOHC engine is shown). For vehicles equipped with power steering and air conditioning, refer to Power Steering Pump.
Tighten
Tighten the generator shackle bracket bolt to 20 N.m (15 lb.ft).




5. Connect the harness connector to the back of the generator.

6. Install the generator lead to the battery and fasten the lead with the nut.
Tighten
Tighten the generator battery lead nut to 15 N.m (11 lb.ft).

7. Lubricate the injector O-rings on the DOHC engine with engine oil.

8. Install the fuel rail assembly.
Tighten
Tighten the fuel rail retaining bolts to 20 N.m (15 lb.ft).

9. Install the throttle body. Refer to Engine Controls.




10. Install the harness retaining clamp bolt.




11. Install the air intake tube and the connector.




12. Install the IAT electrical connector to the air intake tube.
13. Connect the negative battery cable.